"One-third of the reserved beds of COVID-19 patients can be used to treat dengue," says: Delhi Govt.

Due to an increase in the no. of dengue cases Delhi govt. assign reserved beds to vector-borne patients.

 The national capital suffering from the widespread of Dengue since Sept-mid. Delhi government has announced to use one-third of the beds reserved for COVID-19 patients to treat vector-borne diseases if it is required.

Dengue is a flu-like disease caused by the Dengue virus. Dengue can be caused due to four viruses, namely - DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4.

According to the civic report of Monday, more than 1000 cases has been filed within this year. The highest number has reported last week of 280 fresh cases.

The massive spread of dengue has been rising in the city within these months, with the vector-borne disease claiming its first death in Delhi in late September.

Delhi govt. issued an order that says, "It is observed that the number of Dengue/Malaria/Chikunguniya are rising, with the increasing demand of beds for these patients. Further many of the beds reserved for Covid cases are lying vacant due to the decline in the number of Covid cases."

Moreover, the health department directed the medical directors and supervisors of Delhi government-run hospitals to use one-third of the beds reserved for treating COVID patients, including ICU beds, for treating people suffering from dengue, malaria and chikunguniya, if required.

According to the report, out of 10,594 beds for COVID-19 patients in hospitals across Delhi, only 164 are occupied.

The Kejriwal govt. has initiated a campaign,  “10 Hafte, 10 Baje, 10 Minute” to combat the virus. He has created an awareness of fighting against dengue in the national capital.